Configuring Ethernet (Dual port)
- Click .
- Modify the parameters as required.
- Click Apply Changes.The warning message displays.NOTE: Make sure that you read and understand the message. Click Reboot to apply the changes or click No to retain the existing settings.
Parameter
Values
Description
Ethernet
MAC Address
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A unique media access control address.
Frame Format -
Ethernet II
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802.3
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Auto
Used to select the format for data sent over an Ethernet connection.
Ethernet Port 1 Control
Speed and Mode
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10 Mbit/s - Half Duplex
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10 Mbit/s - Full Duplex
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100 Mbit/s - Half Duplex
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100 Mbit/s - Full Duplex
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Auto-negotiation
Allows to select different speed and transmission mode.
For the auto-negotiation option, the meter automatically negotiates the physical Ethernet connection speed and transmission mode for Ethernet port 1.
Ethernet Port 2 Control
Speed and Mode
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10 Mbit/s - Half Duplex
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10 Mbit/s - Full Duplex
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100 Mbit/s - Half Duplex
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100 Mbit/s - Full Duplex
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Auto-negotiation
Allows to select different speed and transmission mode.
For the auto-negotiation option, the meter automatically negotiates the physical Ethernet connection speed and transmission mode for Ethernet port 2.
Broadcast Storm Protection
Enable
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Enables the broadcast storm protection.
Protection Level
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Highest
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High
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Medium high
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Medium low
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Low
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Lowest
Defines the storm protection level. The meter limits the amount of information it broadcasts or rebroadcasts (based on this setting) to reduce collisions or network traffic.
NOTE: If the level is changed, you are prompted to restart the device to implement changes. -